Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
As an integral part of the Corporate Product Team, the Senior Buyer, Salumi & Formaggi (SAFO) manages the success of Eataly North America’s buying categories - salumi, formaggi, antipasti, and dairy - through executing procurement strategy, assisting in selecting the product offerings, overseeing catalog development and maintenance, inventory and forecasting management, building producer and vendor relationships, identifying product opportunities, market trends, and ensuring product assortment is in line with sales and margin goals.
Reports to the Director of Fresh, manages the Category Manager of Salumi, Formaggi, Antipasti, and Dairy, and works closely with adjacent fellow heads of categories and other corporate and in-store departments.
Oversees the day-to-day procurement strategies and tasks across the categories salumi, formaggi, and dairy
Assists in the development and execution of SAFO product curation for all Eataly North America locations
Manages Category Manager to develop and analyze buying catalog and maintain assortment, and routinely monitor quoted pricing and margin analysis by category
Maintains relationships with vendor and producer partners, negotiates contracts and researches new supply chain opportunities
Works closely with the Director of Fresh on new product curation, partnerships, and overall catalog assortment
Researches opportunities for cost savings, supply chain consolidation, SKU rationalization, and market pricing optimization
Evaluate and audit key suppliers on a regular basis to meet purchasing goals
Plans and executes from beginning to end, new product launches, annual promotions, and activations tied to producer agreements
Works closely with the Director of Fresh and Training and Operations team to hold retail teams accountable to merchandising and assortment standards by category
Collaborates and works cross functionally with other corporate teams, including Marketing, Graphics, Accounting, Finance, HR/Training
Collaborates and works cross functionally with Retail Managers, Fresh Market Managers, and Department Managers on projects defined by the Product Team and store leadership
Supports and positively influences Product Team financial goals, product mix, business relationships, and operational innovation needs
Plays a key role in curating selection for new markets and supporting new store openings
Completes special projects on an ad-hoc basis
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Bachelor’s Degree
5 + years in a procurement role
3 + years of category management or supply chain experiencing encompassing the entire product lifecycle including but not limited to sourcing, order placement and receiving practices, product catalog maintenance, inventory management and optimization, forecasting, and KPI, margin and COGS parameters
Strong data and analytical skills. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Outstanding leadership, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, motivation, and team-building skills
Italian product knowledge preferred. Food & Beverage industry experience a plus.
Job Requirements
Occasional travel to all Eataly North America locations
The annual compensation for this role is $100,000-$115,000
Additional InformationBenefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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What We Do
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Founded in 2007 in Turin, Eataly shares “made in Italy” on a global scale through high-quality, authentic products and the stories of their local producers.
Eataly’s goal is to make our guests incisive and informed about how to select high-quality and healthy foods. Our marketplace, interspersed with restaurants and counters, is a learning center. At Eataly, you can enjoy a meal in a restaurant, purchase the ingredients, and learn more through classes, tastings and encounters with producers. We believe that quality can be accessible to everyone, and we are dedicated to offering high-quality products at sustainable prices for both consumers and producers.
The values and philosophy of Eataly are focused on sustainability, sharing and responsiblity. Over the years, we have expanded across the globe. Today, you can find us in 16 Italian cities and in countries including: Japan, the United States, Brazil, Germany, Turkey and many others.
Eat Better, Live Better!
